3rd Floor
10215-112 St
Edmonton, AB
780.426.4180
harcourteducation@shaw.ca
www.harcourthouse.ab.ca
Summer Paid Internship: Summer Education Programmer
Deadline for application is Monday, April 28th, 2015 @4pm
The recipient of this position will work both independently and with a team, and will report to
the Executive Director. The recipient will be hired to assist with the ongoing development,
programming and implementation of Harcourt House Artist Run Centre’s Youth Art Camp,
outreach programs and current education programming.
They will receive training in the areas of curriculum/lesson plan building, classroom
management, basic interaction skills, effective teaching practices, assembly of educational
lectures day-to-day operations of the centre, public relations, marketing/promotions, general
office administration and more. The Summer Education Programmer will also assist in areas
such as gallery installation/dismantle, special events, expanding in community connections with
education and developing methods of communication. This position is primarily for individuals
who take a large interest in pursuing a career in art education.
Duration of internship: up to 14 weeks
35 hours a week
Remuneration: $15 per hour (subject to funding)
Ongoing Duties
 Development, programming and implementation of an exciting art camp program that
includes a variety of activities and projects that reflect both fundamental and
contemporary art practices
 Develop and implement a marketing plan (ie. updating distribution lists, sourcing out
new media/marketing venues, distribution of camp information to target markets etc.)
 Locate and hire specialized art instructors
 Facilitate outreach activities
 Help to organize and promote Fall education classes.
 Prepare and distribute additional art education marketing materials
 Writing final reports after the completion of each summer camps
 Helping in the day to day running of an Artist Run Centre which could include some light
lifting, answering phones, & sitting the gallery when needed
Day to day administration of the program
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Budget management, ordering supplies, registrations, preforming and collecting
evaluations
Creating and distributing necessary information to registrants
Scheduling and providing participants with necessary materials and information
All promotions for the camp program
Continued on-site coordination of the program, instructors and parents to ensure
smooth operation of art program
Assisting with special events as needed
Personal Attributes
 Creative thinker, strong and flexible work ethic, organized
 Ability to work independently, as well as being part of a team
 Familiarity with the Alberta curriculum
Education must be related to one or more of the following areas or specializations:
 Arts and Cultural Management
 Bachelor of Visual Arts and or Design Degree
 Visual Arts Diploma
 Art Education/Instructor
Additional experience working and volunteering in the arts, developing and teaching art
programs are considered assets.
General Qualifications
 Must have experience working with children
 Teaching or mentorship experience is preferred
 A wide knowledge of art techniques and material usage in a fine art context
 An understanding of contemporary art and art history
 Familiarity with the Edmonton arts community and arts organizations
 Familiarity with the Alberta curriculum
 Knowledge on alternative education and learning
Deadline for application is Monday, April 28, 2015 @ 4pm
Please submit a current resume, cover letter and references to Executive Director, Stacey Cann.
Via e-mail: harcourted@shaw.ca
or delivered in person or by post to:
Attention:
Stacey Cann
Harcourt House Artist Run Centre
3rd Floor 10215-112 St
Edmonton, AB T5K 2V9
Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.